Ginger Snaps

2 1/4 cups shortening
3 cups sugar
3/4 cups molasses
3 eggs
Cream the above ingredients together then add the following:
6 cups flour
6 tsp. soda
3 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. cloves
3 tsp. vanilla
3 cups sugar
6 eggs

Blend together in a Bosch mixer with the beaters.  Change to the dough hook and add:
6 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
6 cups oatmeal
3 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
12 oz. chocolate chips

Bake at 350* for 8 -10 minutes until the cookies are barely brown otherwise they won't be chewy.